When NASA's X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft exceeded the speed of sound for the first time on June 5, 2026, it marked a historic milestone in the agency's mission to revolutionize supersonic flight. The aircraft reached approximately Mach 1.1 at 43,400 feet over Edwards Air Force Base, advancing NASA's effort to demonstrate low-boom supersonic technology that could one day enable faster commercial air travel over land.
Read MoreCrystal Instruments was proud to participate in the recent AIAA AVIATION Forum, one of the aerospace industry's premier events for researchers, engineers, manufacturers, and technology leaders.
Read MoreCrystal Instruments Eastern Regional Sales Manager Brian Zatzkin will be presenting at NoiseCon 2026 in Long Beach, California to share the story of how GPS-synchronized distributed data acquisition turned a mystery of cracking windows into a landmark structural acoustics dataset.
Read MoreCrystal Instruments continues to push the boundaries of precision measurement technology. Our latest release marks a substantial evolution in data acquisition and vibration control performance, with comprehensive enhancements to the Spider-80X, Spider-80Xi, Spider-80Hi, Spider-81, and Spider-81B platforms.
Read MoreCrystal Instruments is proud to be featured in the latest issue of Essais & Simulations magazine, alongside our valued distributor dB Vib Groupe. Our Ground Recorder System (GRS) is highlighted with a detailed feature spanning pages 38 to 40 in addition to a full-page advertisement on the back cover!
Read MorePyroshock or Pyrotechnic testing using simulation or explosive devices are typically used to test and qualify components for the aerospace industry. Components and methods used for acquiring Pyroshock data play an important role in ensuring that the acquired data is valid and not corrupted by several possibilities including the choice of sensors and the acquisition device.
Read MoreIVC Technologies recently completed a comprehensive sound and vibration evaluation aboard a newly constructed passenger and vehicle ferry as part of the vessel’s commissioning process. The assessment, performed using Crystal Instruments’ CoCo-90X handheld dynamic signal analyzer, demonstrates how advanced portable diagnostic tools are supporting compliance with maritime standards while ensuring comfort and safety for crew and passengers.
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